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A matter of fine detail
July 27, 2026
Your physical lab environment looks secure; now it’s time to take a more granular approach to design, advises Ricky Williams. Small changes reap […]
Future Chemistry Hub: From bench to AI
July 27, 2026
Southampton University’s contribution to this year’s British Science Festival emphasises enjoyment and real-world experimentation to showcase how new developments are transforming chemistry, explains […]
Final call for entries to Lab Awards 2026
July 26, 2026
Laboratories, suppliers and individuals from across the UK science sector have until 31 July to submit nominations for this year’s Lab Awards, which […]
R&D tax relief reforms ‘discouraging innovation’, survey suggests
July 26, 2026
Changes to the UK’s R&D tax relief scheme are causing many innovative small and medium-sized businesses to scale back research activity, according to […]
Newborn calf blood tests could help improve Johne’s disease surveillance
July 26, 2026
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have shown that antibodies against Johne’s disease can be detected in newborn calves after they receive […]
Glasgow and Dublin to host world’s leading mathematics congress in 2030
July 26, 2026
Glasgow and Dublin have been selected to jointly host the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in 2030, marking the first time the event […]
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Final call for entries to Lab Awards 2026
July 26, 2026
Laboratories, suppliers and individuals from across the UK science sector have until 31 July to submit nominations for this year’s Lab Awards, which recognise innovation and achievement across the laboratory community. Presented as part of Lab Innovations, the annual awards celebrate excellence across a broad range of categories spanning laboratory practice, research, sustainability, skills development […]
R&D tax relief reforms ‘discouraging innovation’, survey suggests
July 26, 2026
Changes to the UK’s R&D tax relief scheme are causing many innovative small and medium-sized businesses to scale back research activity, according to new research from R&D tax advisory firm RCK Partners. The survey of 254 chief financial officers at R&D-active UK SMEs found that 62% had reduced investment in research and development as a […]
Newborn calf blood tests could help improve Johne’s disease surveillance
July 26, 2026
Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have shown that antibodies against Johne’s disease can be detected in newborn calves after they receive colostrum from their mothers, a finding that could provide a new way to investigate when animals are first exposed to the disease. The study suggests that measuring these antibodies in calves shortly […]
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A matter of fine detail
July 27, 2026
Your physical lab environment looks secure; now it’s time to take a more granular approach to design, advises Ricky Williams. Small changes reap big gains. Laboratory design is often discussed in terms of major infrastructure: ventilation, utilities, key equipment specification and compliance. Those elements are clearly important but, in day-to-day practice, the difference between a […]
Future Chemistry Hub: From bench to AI
July 27, 2026
Southampton University’s contribution to this year’s British Science Festival emphasises enjoyment and real-world experimentation to showcase how new developments are transforming chemistry, explains Matthew Partridge. This September, the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton will open its doors for the Future Chemistry Hub, a two-day public event bringing together hands-on […]
How the lab ecosystem shapes bench outcomes
July 20, 2026
Science depends for its validity upon standardised methods, good controls and reproducibility. That won’t happen if you don’t ensure you are working in a secure laboratory environment, reminds Rachel Sully. Scientists carefully control reagents, instruments and protocols, but often forget the physical environments these protocols are carried out in can influence the results. Laboratory layout, […]
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An alternative solution to rotary evaporators for solvent evaporation
June 23, 2026
Concentrators (nitrogen blowdown concentrators) are increasingly used as an alternative to rotary evaporators because they evaporate solvents quickly while saving valuable laboratory space. Evaporation is accelerated by lowering the solvent’s partial vapour pressure above the liquid surface. These systems use either a heated water bath or dry block heating with programmable temperatures, combined with a […]
Modernise your lab with confidence: Upgrade your glasswasher with Miele
June 15, 2026
In today’s fast‑paced laboratory environment, efficiency, reliability and compliance are not nice‑to‑haves – they are essential. From research and diagnostics to quality control and testing, clean and contaminant‑free glassware underpins consistent results and safe operations. That’s why there has never been a better time to review the performance of your laboratory glasswasher. To support labs […]
BTG Eddisons lab auction announced
May 21, 2026
An array of laboratory equipment goes under the hammer for online auction, courtesy of BTG Eddisons in mid-June. Laboratory hardware, biopharma analytical and cell processing assets will all be up for sale during the event based at The Auction Centre, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe DN16 3RN. Examples of the equipment available for purchase will be the […]
